2017 Sponsorship Prospectus

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1 December 6 8, 2017 Austin, Texas 2017 Sponsorship Prospectus

2 SPONSORSHIP AT-A-GLANCE diamond 5 available platinum open gold open silver open start up* open sold out Executive Meeting Room: Bookable for (1) 2-Hour Meeting or (2) 1-Hour Meetings During Event Diamond Sponsor May Provide a Plenary Speaker to Present a Five-Minute Welcome or Closing Presentation Collateral or Give-Away Distributed at Registration: Each Company Provides One Item/Piece s to Opt in Attendees (2) one prior to and one post conference (1) prior to conference (1) Lead Retrieval Device Press List Access (Provided 2 Weeks Prior) Recognition in Event Promotional s Sponsor Message in Attendee Post-Conference Thank You 75 word max 75 word max 50 word max Keynote Stage Recognition Mobile App: Logo Branding on Mobile App Social Media Posts Discounted Conference Passes: Unlimited 20% Discount Exhibit Space (1) Social Media post announcing sponsorship & (1) social media post during show (1) Social Media post announcing sponsorship & (1) social media post during show 1 social media post 1 social media post 1 social media post 10 x10 exhibit space with 10 backwall & 4 counter with graphic 10 x10 exhibit space with 10 backwall & 4 counter with graphic 8 x8 exhibit space with 8 backwall & 4 counter with graphic 4 counter with graphic 4 counter with graphic Logo on all Conference Materials Featured Featured Logo and One Paragraph Highlight on Conference Website Logo Only Logo Only Conference Attendee Passes Sponsorship Cost $80,000 $55,000 $35,000 $20,000 $5,000 * In business less than 3 years, less than $1M in revenue and less than 50 employees. **Startup sponsors must be a CNCF member. CNCF reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of available sponsorships due to changes in space availability. CloudNativeCon 2

3 CloudNativeCon + KubeCon gathers leading technologists from multiple open source cloud native communities to further the education and advancement of cloud native computing. Kubernetes and other cloud native technologies enable higher velocity software development at a lower cost than traditional infrastructure. Cloud native orchestrating containers as part of a microservices architecture is a departure from traditional application design. The Cloud Native Computing Foundation is helping to build a map through this new terrain, and CloudNativeCon/KubeCon is where the community comes together to share their expertise on this formerly uncharted but increasingly popular territory. Who Attends? 2,500+ developers, architects and technical leaders, CIOs, CTOs, press and analysts will gather for CloudNativeCon/KubeCon North America. Benefits of Sponsorship: Meet with upstream developers and operations experts ranging from hobbyists to startup CTOs, from corporate developers to language designers and senior technology executives from all over the world. Learn about the latest features in Containers, Kubernetes, and Cloud Native architectures. Learn what other companies are doing with cloud native computing. Collaborate with engineering managers from other companies. Discuss strategic partnerships with technical product managers from other companies. Join CNCF s hosted projects Fluentd, Kubernetes, OpenTracing, Prometheus, Fluentd, Linkerd, grpc, CoreDNS, containerd, rtk and CNI and help bring cloud native project communities together. CloudNativeCon 3

4 DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP SPONSORSHIP FEE $80,000 5 AVAILABLE SOLD OUT Pre-Conference: (1) Dedicated to opt-in attendees Recognition in event promotional s Press List Access (2 weeks prior) Logo on mobile app Logo and one-paragraph highlight on conference website On-site: Executive Meeting Room: Bookable for (1) 2-hour meeting or (2) 1-hour meetings Plenary speaker to present 5-minute welcome or closing presentation Collateral or give-away distributed at registration: company provides one item/piece (1) lead retrieval device Keynote stage recognition during opening session Logo on all conference materials 10 x10 exhibit space with 10 graphic backwall and 4 counter with graphics Post-Conference: Sponsor message in attendee post-conference thank-you (1) Dedicated to opt-in attendees Conference Passes: (15) complimentary attendee passes Unlimited 20% discount code for attendee passes CloudNativeCon 4

5 PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP SPONSORSHIP FEE $55,000 OPEN Pre-Conference: (1) Dedicated to opt-in attendees Recognition in event promotional s Press List Access (2 weeks prior) Logo on mobile app Logo and one-paragraph highlight on conference website On-site: (1) lead retrieval device Keynote stage recognition during opening session Logo on all conference materials 10 x10 exhibit space with 10 graphic backwall and 4 counter with graphics Post-Conference: Sponsor message in attendee post-conference thank-you Conference Passes: (10) complimentary attendee passes Unlimited 20% discount code for attendee passes CloudNativeCon 5

6 GOLD SPONSORSHIP SPONSORSHIP FEE $35,000 OPEN Pre-Conference: Logo on mobile app Logo and one-paragraph highlight on conference website Recognition in event promotional s On-site: Keynote stage recognition during opening session Exhibit booth/table reservation Logo on all conference materials 8 x8 exhibit space with 8 graphic backwall & 4 counter with graphic Post-Conference: Sponsor message in attendee post-conference thank-you Conference Passes: (7) complimentary attendee passes Unlimited 20% discount code for attendee passes CloudNativeCon 6

7 SILVER SPONSORSHIP SPONSORSHIP FEE $20,000 OPEN Pre-Conference: Logo on mobile app Logo only on website On-site: 4 counter with graphic Logo on all conference materials Conference Passes: (5) complimentary attendee passes Unlimited 20% discount code for attendee passes CloudNativeCon 7

8 START-UP SPONSORSHIP* SPONSORSHIP FEE $5,000 OPEN * In business less than 3 years, less than $1M in revenue and less than 50 employees Pre-Conference: Logo on mobile app Logo only on website On-site: 4 counter with graphic Logo on all conference materials Conference Passes: (5) complimentary attendee passes Unlimited 20% discount code for attendee passes ** To qualify for Startup sponsorship, you must be a CNCF member. CloudNativeCon 8

9 PROMOTIONAL MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES Cross-Promotion of Community Evening Events UNLIMITED AVAILABLE $2,500 Organizing an evening event for attendees? The Cloud Native Computing Foundation would be happy to help promote your event to our attendees. Listing on the event website s Features & Add-ons page Inclusion in (1) pre-show Event listed as an add-on opportunity in registration At least (1) social promotion via CNCF channels Coffee Cart (3) $3,000 FOR 1 DAY SPONSORSHIP OR (1) $7,500 - EXCLUSIVE FOR ALL 3 DAYS SOLD OUT Branding of Coffee Cart Area Directional signage Specialty coffees served from 7:30am - 10:30am Breakfast & Breaks Sponsor 3 AVAILABLE $5,000 Signage on all breakfast and break stations in common areas. Help to bring some fun to our beaks and select one vendor to bring in local fare of your choice for one AM or PM break. Signage on all break stations in common areas. Select from the list below: Round Rock Donuts Amy s Ice Cream Cornucopia Austinuts Good Pop Hey Cupcake Diversity Scholarship UNLIMITED $5,000 The Cloud Native Computing Foundation s scholarship program provides support to women, people of color, and people with disabilities who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend CloudNativeCon for financial reasons. Equal access and diversity are important to CNCF, and we aim to remove this obstacle for underrepresented attendee groups. Showcase your organization s support of this important initiative by sponsoring the Diversity Scholarship. Recognition during the opening Keynote Signage onsite at the conference Recognition on pre-conference promotion CNCF Mentoring Program 1 AVAILABLE $5,000 This is like speed dating, where mentees will have 5-to-10 minutes to talk to potential mentors, then cycle throughout the room for about an hour-and-a-half. At the end, people will fill out surveys with their preferences and we ll contact people about potential matches. 5-minute welcome address - content subject to approval Provide technical or career guidance to beginners in the community. Signage at event CloudNativeCon 9

10 Conference Wifi Sponsorship 1 AVAILABLE $5,000 SOLD OUT We will (a) name the SSID any name of your preference and (b) provide signage throughout the entire conference venue notating your company as the sponsor. PROMOTIONAL MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES (CONT D) Lanyards 1 AVAILABLE $5,000 SOLD OUT Showcase your logo on every attendee with the lanyard sponsorship. Approximately 3,000-3,500 impressions. Session Recording 1 AVAILABLE $5,000 SOLD OUT Extend your presence long after the live conference concludes with the session recording sponsorship. Sponsor logo on recording along side the event logo Recognition on conference website Keynote Livestream 1 AVAILABLE $5,000 SOLD OUT Extend your presence beyond attendees at the live with the keynote livestream and sponsorship. Sponsor logo on livestream registration page Recognition on conference website Fun Run Sponsorship 1 AVAILABLE $5,000 Show your active side by supporting attendees to stay healthy on site with a fun run. This sponsorship includes your company logo on the fun run dry fit t-shirt, company logo on fun run signage and logo on website. SIGs + Community Space Sponsorship 4 3 AVAILABLE $5,000 Show your support of the developer community and the important work they are doing in the Cloud Native space with the Hackfest Sponsorship. Recognition during opening keynote Recognition in pre-conference promotion Recognition on Hackfest signage onsite Women s Event 1 AVAILABLE $5,000 All women attending CloudNativeCon + KubeCon North America are invited to join this special event and program featuring discussion around diversity and inclusivity in an open source community. Sponsors of this event positions themselves as an organization that fosters an ongoing conversation on the need for a diverse and inclusive open source community. Recognition on the agenda & website Signage at the event Opportunity to nominate a presenter 5-minute opening or closing remarks content subject to approval Lounge Sponsor in Hallway Near Registration 2 AVAILABLE $7,500 The lounge gives attendees the power to stay connected both personally and with their devices. Lounge spaces are always the place to be, giving sponsors a unique opportunity to showcase their branding and booth location with prominently placed signage. Soft seating with charging plug-ins for attendees to recharge devices (and themselves) Prominent custom signage displayed in the lounge CloudNativeCon 10

11 PROMOTIONAL MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES (CONT D) Lounge Sponsor 3 AVAILABLE 2 AVAILABLE $7,500 The lounge gives attendees the power to stay connected both personally and with their devices. Lounge spaces are always the place to be, giving sponsors a unique opportunity to showcase their branding and booth location with prominently placed signage. Sponsorship includes: Soft seating with charging plug-ins for attendees to recharge devices (and themselves) Prominent custom signage displayed in the lounge Diversity Luncheon 1 AVAILABLE $7,500 SOLD OUT Everyone attending is invited to join this special luncheon and program featuring discussion around diversity and inclusivity in an open source community. Sponsors of this event positions themselves as an organization that fosters an ongoing conversation on the need for a diverse and inclusive open source community. Recognition on the agenda Signage at the luncheon Opportunity to nominate a presenter 5-minute opening or closing remarks content subject to approval Attendee T-Shirt 1 AVAILABLE $10,000 SOLD OUT Showcase your logo on every attendee with the t-shirt sponsorship. CNCF creative services will provide the design and sponsor logo will be placed prominently. Approximately impressions. Welcome Reception/Booth Crawl 1 AVAILABLE $10,000 SOLD OUT The Cloud Native Computing Foundation will organize a welcome party and invite all conference attendees, speakers, Board of Directors, Technical Committee, press and analysts for a fun evening to network, talk shop and meet new people. The CNCF team will manage the logistics, theming and experience, you sit back and enjoy the recognition. Recognition on the agenda Signage at the reception Logo napkins at the bars One specialty branded item. Choose from: - Branded photo booth - Branded games - Logo ice sculpture - Branded coasters CloudNativeCon 11

12 PROMOTIONAL MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES Kubernetes Dev Summit Kubernetes Dev Summit Specialty Coffee Cart 1 AVAILABLE $1,500 SOLD OUT Branding of Coffee Cart Area Directional signage Specialty coffees served from 7:30am - 10:30am Kubernetes Dev Summit Breakfast & Breaks Sponsor 1 AVAILABLE $2,500 Includes branded signage in breakfast and break areas, as well as recognition on event website. Kubernetes Dev Summit Lunch Sponsor 1 AVAILABLE $3,500 Includes branded signage on all lunch stations, as well as recognition on event website. Kubernetes Dev Summit Evening Event (1) EXCLUSIVE AT $40,000 OR (2) AT $20,000 1 AVAILABLE $20,000 The Cloud Native Computing Foundation will organize an off-site evening event and invite all Kubernetes Dev Summit attendees, and speakers for a fun evening to network, talk shop and meet new people. The CNCF team will manage the logistics, theming and experience, you sit back and enjoy the recognition. Includes branded signage at evening event Logo napkins Recognition on website Recognition in to attendees CloudNativeCon 12

13 CNCF offers the following discount packages: 3% discount for CNCF members sponsoring either the North America or Europe event. 3% discount for non-members sponsoring both the North America and Europe events. 5% discount for CNCF members sponsoring both the North America and Europe events. Sponsorship Bundles & Custom Packages Interested in sponsoring multiple events and/or creating a custom sponsor package? We offer bundled sponsorship package discounts and are happy to work with you to create a customized package to meet your organization s individual needs. Linux Foundation Corporate Members receive sponsorship discounts on Linux Foundation events. Please inquire for details. Please note that Linux Foundation event sponsorship discounts do not apply to CNCF events.